Living in a world that wasn't designed for me

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This week on TED.com June 24, 2017

Featured Talk Sinéad Burke: Living in a world that wasn't designed for me 09:57 minutes · Filmed Mar 2017 · Posted Jun 2017 · TEDNYC Sinéad Burke is 105 centimeters (or 3' 5") tall -- so she's acutely aware of design details that are practically invisible to many of us, from the height of the lock on a bathroom door to the range of available shoe sizes. In this empathetic, fascinating talk, she shares what it's like to live in her world -- and asks us to see from a new perspective. Watch now »

Playlist of the week In celebration of being alone, but not lonely Sometimes, everyone’s a lot. These talks celebrate those moments when you just want to enjoy your own company. Watch » 6 TED Talks • Total run time 1:44:58

This week's new TED Talks Sixty-five million people were displaced from their homes by conflict and disaster in 2016. The modern refugee crisis is nothing less than a test of our character -- of who we are and what we stand for, says David Miliband. In this must-watch talk, Miliband gives us specific, tangible ways to help refugees and turn empathy and altruism into action. Watch » Anab Jain brings the future to life, creating experiences where people can touch, see and feel the potential of the world we're creating. Do we want a world where intelligent machines patrol our streets, for instance, or where our genetic heritage determines our health care? Catch a glimpse of possible futures in this eye-opening talk. Watch » Cheyenne Cochrane explores the role that hair texture has played in the history of being black in America -- from the heat-straightening products of the post-Civil War era to the many women today who have decided to embrace their natural hair. "This is about more than a hairstyle," Cochrane says. "It's about being brave enough not to fold under the pressure of others' expectations." Watch » "We have seen advances in every aspect of our lives -- except our humanity," says Luma Mufleh, who founded the first accredited school for refugees in the US to help young people from war-torn countries navigate the difficult process of building new homes. From her work, she shares moving, funny, powerful stories of hope and resilience -- including her own. Watch »

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Quote of the Week “ I want to challenge the idea that design is but a tool to create function and beauty. Design greatly impacts upon people's lives, all lives. Design is a way in which we can feel included in the world. It is a way in which we can uphold a person's dignity." Sinéad Burke Why design should include everyone

TED Radio hour: Truth and lies We live in a time where the line between fact and fiction is more and more blurry. In this hour, TED speakers share insights on navigating a world where even the facts are up for debate. Listen on Apple Podcasts, NPR, the TED Android app, or wherever you get your podcasts.

 

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